Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that
alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be
avoided.When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
•you do not add less than 5 gallons (19 Liters) when
refueling
•you operate the vehicle immediately after refueling for
a period of at least 5 minutes
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•When the ambient temperature is above 90° F (32° C),
you may experience hard starting and rough idle
following start up even if the above recommendations
are followed.
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STARTING AND OPERATING 445
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 487
Fuel ................................. 439
Adding ........................... 447
Additives .......................... 441
Clean Air .......................... 439
Conserving ......................... 292
Ethanol ........................... 440
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ...............281,447
Filler Door (Gas Cap) .................. 281
Gasoline ........................... 439
Gauge ............................ 281
Light ............................. 288
Materials Added ..................... 441
Methanol .......................... 440
Octane Rating .................... 439,549
Requirements ....................... 439
Saver Mode ........................ 292
Specifications ....................... 549
Tank Capacity ....................... 548 Fuel Optimizer
......................... 292
Fuel Saver ............................. 292
Fuel System Caution ..................... 448
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 443
Fueling ............................... 447
Fuses ................................ 535
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 230
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............447,499
Gasoline (Fuel) Conserving ......................... 292
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 439
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 439
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 281
Fuel .............................. 281
Speedometer ........................ 281
Tachometer ......................... 274
Gear Ranges ........................ 375,383
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